Question

a pharmacy technician asks a patient for allergy information prior to processing a prescription for ampicillin. the patient reports an allergy to amoxicillin that triggers a mild rash. which of the following actions should the technician take? list no allergy and continue to process the prescription for ampicillin. list the allergy and refer the patient to the prescriber for a new prescription. list no allergy and tell the patient that this allergy will not affect the prescription. list the allergy and inform the pharmacist when processing the prescription

Explanation:

Amoxicillin and ampicillin are both beta - lactam antibiotics and cross - reactivity is possible. The technician should document the allergy and inform the more qualified pharmacist who can assess the situation and may consult with the prescriber if needed.

Answer:

D. List the allergy and inform the pharmacist when processing the prescription.